Chris Parnell

Chris Parnell is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in the creative and digital media sectors. As Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at NewGen and Kairos Group since July 2015, Chris has been instrumental in reshaping the way communities engage with brands through innovative strategies. Additionally, Chris co-founded Turopium, a bespoke talent management agency, and Kyma Media, a leading social-first publisher. Chris also holds the position of Chief Commercial Officer at Horizon Union, a prominent gaming and esports organization, and has previously served as Head of Partnerships at Kairos Esports. Prior to these roles, Chris worked as a Solutions IT Architect at IBM and led the Aston Entrepreneurs society during university. Chris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Aston University.